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Hybrid Mail 2026

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 20:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Wirral Borough Council awarding a contract under the title "Hybrid Mail 2026" in the Postal and Telecommunications Services industry category. The contract, valued at £1,400,000, is focused on services within England, United Kingdom, and adheres to a direct award method via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6280. The procurement stage is completed, with the award date officially published on 1st June 2026. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services to expand their portfolios, particularly those interested in direct awards through government frameworks. Despite PSL Print Management Ltd being the awarded supplier, companies with robust management systems and understanding of framework agreements may find future opportunities with similar contracts beneficial for growth. However, this specific contract does not favour small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, which is critical information for businesses planning strategic expansions in this industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hybrid Mail 2026

Notice Description

Hybrid Mail 2026 Additional information: Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6280 Postal Services & Solution Lot 6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d46c9a8-ea27-461f-be87-e64d51ef5a71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cf7ce4-8851-4b72-8e83-243b7fdabc00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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